Blaster "Gold" -- Retrieving Cartridge Brass for Money

[GotRDid]

Recyclers around here won’t take fired brass for afraid of a live primer. I’ve called 3 or 4 and all tell me the same thing

I’ve always found that argument puzzling; given that most metal “shredding/crushing/compacting/smelting machines are remotely operated and with astonishingly tough construction, who/how would anyone be at risk with even the potential “detonation” of multiple rounds?
Educate me.

 

[divingin]

That is very cool.
You do have to get 177 lbs before you've paid for it.

That's like 3 x 3/4-full 5 gallon buckets around here. (Note: 3/4 full is because a full 5 gallon bucket is too damn heavy for me to lift.)

 

[K22]

I did it for years, free money!

I'd start in the spring and by winter I had several 5-gallon buckets full of brass. Hunting season was a bonanza! Depending on the success of my salvage efforts, I would often rake in (no pun intended) about $300 a season.

I can no longer do it because of my worsening spinal condition but if you are healthy enough, it's an effort well worthwhile in my experience.

 

[charlie b]

Our range has three people who patrol the ranges every day picking up brass. Two of them do commercial reloads, the third sells for scrap. Unless you show up right after a 'blaster' there are no brass cases to pick up.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Our range has three people who patrol the ranges every day picking up brass. Two of them do commercial reloads, the third sells for scrap. Unless you show up right after a 'blaster' there are no brass cases to pick up.

I would say that’s a blessing for your range.

 

[charlie b]

Yep, I don't mind at all. I even trade with the reloaders. I give them compnents I don't use anymore and they look for brass I might want.